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By First Light Home Care Did you know that 1 in 9 people ages 65 and older has Alzheimer’s disease? Worldwide, 47 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias and behind every person fighting this disease is a family member and caregiver battling it too. Caregivers and family members living alongside a person with Alzheimer’s also need to …

By Zorayda “Jiji” Torres MD, ABIHM, IFMCP Board Certified, Internal Medicine Certified Practitioner, Inst. For Functional Medicine Pain is one of the top reasons a patient seeks medical help. Pain is a protective reaction of the body that alerts us when something is not right. Pain is one of the manifestations of inflammation, along with redness, heat, and swelling. Causes …

Summer is in full swing. It’s an exciting time! The kids are out of school, the weather is great, and we are all ready for some fun and relaxation! Many of us like to spend the summer on the road with our family. While the idea of traveling somewhere new can be exciting, it can also be full of stress. …

A term or concept that is becoming more and more popular these days is “aging in place” – being able to stay in one’s homes as one grows older.  Most likely the aging of a large group of baby boomers has a lot to do with this. More and more people are concerned about their ability to live comfortably in …

By Toni Eatros, MS, Dipl Ac, AP Summertime in Florida could lead to an increased chance of kidney stone formation.  Dehydration can cause minerals to crystalize in the kidneys, creating a painful condition called kidney stones.  The rate of adults with kidney stones has nearly doubled over the past 15 years.  Men are more likely than women to form kidney …

By Francesca Passeri, Esq. Starting on October 1, 2015, a new set of rules for lenders and closing agents will go into effect as a result of the Dodd Frank Act.  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will enforce a mortgage lending regulation called the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) or the Know Before You Owe law. The regulation is intended …

By Thom Braun The National Institutes of Health have found that exercise is one of the healthiest things older adults can do. In fact, making exercise and physical activity a regular part of your life can significantly improve your health and help you maintain your independence as you age. Innovative senior living communities have em-braced this theory and are encouraging …

I love to travel.  I bet all obsessive and excited before every vacation trip, conference trip, or mission trip.  I buy the maps and the travel books.  I plan the days in too much detail (making my family completely crazy!) My kids even call me Clark Griswold  (If you don’t know who that is, forgive me.  If you do know …

WHAT IS PAIN? Pain indicates tissue damage. In case of joint pain, the tissue that is damaged is “white” tissue. White tissue refers to joint structures with poor blood supply. Due to the limited blood supply, these structures have a compromised healing ability. White joint structures include cartilage, discs, labrum, ligaments, meniscus, and tendons. Conversely, muscles are red tissue. They …

By Jay Weitzner, MS, MATs, RTS Think of a bed.  Instead, think of two beds.  Side by side. Both have mattresses and box springs.  One bed has a mattress with lots of springs with plenty good bounce and give to them.  The other has many springs that don’t work – they’ve become unresponsive over time.  Simple question – after days …